Exam Review

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What is the main claim in a text?

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The author's main idea or argument.

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How are articles organized when using a 'chronological' method?

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By time order.

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What is the main argument or claim of an essay called?

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Main claim.

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What is a tip for success when reading texts?

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Highlight keywords in the text and questions.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The central point or argument.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information that backs up the main idea or claim.

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What does 'rhetorical shift' refer to in writing?

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A change in the tone or argument within a text.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

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To present the main topic and outline the argument.

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What is empirical evidence?

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Information obtained through observation or experimentation.

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What does 'highlighting' mean in the context of studying?

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Marking important information to make it stand out.